Red Cross

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recommended that those who want to help victims should donate to the American Red Cross, which he called a “tremendous asset.” A number of other organizations at the national, state and local levels will provide vital assistance to residents in the coming days, weeks and months.

Pets

Animal welfare organizations will be on the ground helping nonhuman Texas residents. The Utah-based Best Friends Animal Society has a disaster response team deployed to Texas to aid in rescuing animals and supporting shelters. Local shelters like the Houston Humane Society and the Houston SPCA are both focused on Harvey relief, will need money, supplies, food, and foster volunteers.